
HSBC Global Viewpoint
We bring together thought leaders, industry experts and banking specialists to discuss the latest thinking, trends and issues that are driving international growth and creating opportunities for businesses to build networks in global markets.Join us as we discuss the latest insights on Global Economics, ESG, Payments and Cash Management, Emerging Markets, Global Trade, Supply Chains, cutting-edge Financial Technology and more.For more information about anything you heard on this podcast or to learn how HSBC can help your business find international growth opportunities, please visit https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/.Hosted on Zencastr. See https://zencastr.com/privacy-policy for more information.
Latest episodes

May 16, 2025 • 15min
The Macro Brief – Dollar distrust
Paul Mackel, Global Head of FX Research, examines the changing drivers of the US dollar and its prospects going forwardDisclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/xhbSpmXStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

May 14, 2025 • 14min
Under the Banyan Tree - Are the US and China back from the brink?
Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde discuss the newly announced China-US trade agreement and what's next for the world's two largest economies. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/tB7kLgt. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

May 13, 2025 • 21min
Perspectives: Investment in China
Yimei Li, CEO, China Asset Management Co., joins Tian Lu, CEO, HSBC Qianhai Securities, for a discussion about China’s investment landscape, against a backdrop of trade tensions and economic headwinds.They discuss the macro outlook for China and government policy support, developments across the Mainland-Hong Kong Connect schemes, China’s innovation economy, and the growth of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).Watch or listen to understand more about asset management in China.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 25 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gisDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

May 12, 2025 • 25min
Perspectives: Middle East affairs
Kim Ghattas, Middle East expert, author and journalist, joins Dr Helen Belopolsky, HSBC’s Global Head of Geopolitical Risk, for a discussion about the developments and trends changing the Middle East’s established status quo.Kim shares her perspectives on strategic reforms and political rebalancing, the role of the US in the region, intra-regional dynamics, and ambitious economic diversification.Watch or listen to understand more about the Middle East’s complexities, risks and opportunities.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 26 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gisKim Ghattas is the author of Black Wave (2020), a New York Times Top 100 Notable Book.Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

May 9, 2025 • 16min
The Macro Brief – Getting Germany going
German economists Stefan Schilbe and Anja Heimann consider whether a policy reboot – including a huge fiscal package – could help get Europe’s largest economy back on track.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/9LXXCNHStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

May 8, 2025 • 16min
Under the Banyan Tree - How Golden was China's Week?
Herald van der Linde is joined by Erin Xin, Charlene Liu and Parash Jain to discuss what spending over China's Golden Week holiday can tell us about the state of Asia's largest economy. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/PLPVLHW. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.LINK: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/20/vJsMWrx

May 7, 2025 • 23min
Perspectives: Financing new energy and infrastructure
Sir Danny Alexander, CEO, HSBC Infrastructure Finance & Sustainability, and Eric Francia, President and CEO, ACEN, join Zoë Knight, HSBC’s Global Head of Sustainability Research and Integration, for an insightful conversation on financing sustainable infrastructure.Watch or listen to their discussion about the new energy economic multiplier impact, barriers to project finance, and the innovative solutions that can help catalyse financing for sustainable infrastructure.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 26 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gisDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.

May 6, 2025 • 17min
What past trade policies teach us about today's tariffs landscape?
The fundamental rules of trade are changing but history has a funny way of repeating itself. Vivek Ramachandran, Head of Global Trade Solutions at HSBC, sat down with Stephen King, Chief Economic Advisor at HSBC, and discussed what past trade policies teach us about today’s global landscape. People say we live in “unprecedented times” – but do we really? Watch the in-depth conversation to find out.

May 2, 2025 • 10min
The Macro Brief – Looking for good news in the UK
With the UK facing a long list of economics challenges, Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist, considers whether there is any light at the end of the tunnel.Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/kcNzsGmStay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.

May 1, 2025 • 20min
Under the Banyan Tree - Are we a little too fixated on tariffs?
Herald van der Linde is joined by Co-Head of Asia Research Eliot Camplisson to discuss the state of Asian markets since ‘Liberation Day’ and if we might be missing the bigger picture when it comes to global headlines. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/101/DVljlqd. Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research.